I own and use a Shen Hao HZX45-IIA. I like the camera, but using a roll film back is a little annoying. Removing and refitting the ground glass and it's frame is cumbersome and risky. I once lost it, luckily on a grass covered field. I could use three hands when trying to lift the springs on both sides, and simultaneously slide the ground glass frame out and prevent it from falling.
The TZ45 seems to have a much more user friendly back. A pleasing thought would be to have a TZ type back on my HZX. Are the two cameras the same size, and do the TZ backs fit the HZX? Are loose backs available, and if so, from where and at which cost?
Best wishes to you all!
Svein Lindberg
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